Top Trending Gambling News: Lucas Paquetá Cleared of FA Match-Fixing Charges, Isle of Man Loses Another Gaming Operator

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West Ham's Lucas Paquetá cleared of FA match-fixing charges

Lucas Paquetá has been cleared of misconduct charges made against him by the English Football Association, West Ham United said in a statement on Thursday.

The midfielder was charged with spot-fixing by the FA in May 2024 after it was alleged that he deliberately received four yellow cards in Premier League matches between November 2022 and August 2023.

Paquet had been facing a lifetime ban from football. 

Paquetá was found guilty of two breaches of FA Rule F3 in relation to alleged failures to comply with his obligations to answer questions and provide information to The FA's investigation.

He was cleared on Thursday by an Independent Regulatory Commission.

West Ham United Vice-Chair Karren Brady said: “We are pleased Lucas has been cleared. He has maintained his innocence from the outset, and as a Club we have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the process. Despite the incredible pressure on him, Lucas has performed week in and week out for the Club, always giving everything. It has been a difficult time for Lucas and his family, but he has remained absolutely professional throughout and he is now looking forward to drawing a line under this episode, as is everyone at West Ham United."

Lucas Paquetá said: “Since the first day of this investigation, I have maintained my innocence against these extremely serious accusations. I can’t say anything more at this time, but I would like to express how grateful I am to God and how eager I am to return to playing football with a smile on my face. To my wife who never let go of my hand, to West Ham United, to the fans who always cheered me on, and to my family, friends and the legal team who have supported me – thank you for everything.”

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LottoGo.com Surrenders Isle of Man Gambling License 

Annexio, which launched LottoGo.com in 2018, insisted the surrender of its Isle of Man gaming licence was a voluntary step taken to ‘reflect changing market realities’.

Annexio says the decision to surrender its Isle of Man licence follows a thorough business review that included the rising cost of compliance and customer acquisition across multiple jurisdictions. 

Tom Brodie, Chief Executive Officer, says the company's roots remain in the Island and it's fully committed to the Isle of Man as its operational base, and to supporting the local economy long-term.

Mr Brodie told Manx Radio: "While the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission maintains high regulatory standards—which we’ve always respected and complied with—the decision to surrender our licence is not a reflection on the GSC itself. The Isle of Man remains a well-regarded jurisdiction, but the cumulative cost and complexity of maintaining multiple licences globally has led us to streamline where operational overlap exists.

"This was a strategic business decision, driven by a combination of factors including customer acquisition trends, technology integration, and operational efficiency across markets. We are not singling out the Isle of Man as being more onerous than others, but rather making a broader move to consolidate under fewer regulatory regimes where our commercial footprint is most active.

"We continue to value our long-standing relationship with the GSC and are proud of the compliance culture we built during our time as a licence holder here."

Just this fall, Annexio Sponsored the Small/Medium Enterprise of the Year category at the Media Isle of Man Awards for Excellence.

The Isle of Man has long been considered among the more respectable global i-Gaming regimes, however, it suffered a stain on its reputation recently after failing to respond to Gambling911.com's request to heed warnings of 5Dimes impending closure.  They continued to license the troubled firm, which misled customers into placing future bets despite Gambling911 having information they would be shuttering shortly after the 2023 Super Bowl, which they did. 

Unlike 5Dimes, Annexio and LottoGo.com appear to still be in good standing within the gambling community as they will remain committed to their Jersey Gambling Commission and in Australia's Northern Territory license.  The move is more symbolic of The Isle of Man's diminishing role in the i-Gaming space. 

Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, according to TrustPilot. Customers appreciate the efficient and friendly customer service, often highlighting specific staff members who provided exceptional support. People find the platform easy to use, with a great selection of games and exciting promotions. The quick withdrawals are also a frequently mentioned positive aspect.

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Thailand Recognizes Poker as a Mind Sport?

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) officially recognized poker as a mind sport this week in a move that could pave the way for massive poker growth in the Far East region. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit led the meeting that recognized poker as a mindsport.

The decision aligns Thailand with other countries around the world in putting poker on a par with mindsports like chess and backgammon as opposed to gambling pursuits such as blackjack and roulette. (Source: PokerStrategy)

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